Now on the surface, this screen shot doesn't look so hot - almost three hours of play to go out 6 from the money. So why am I doing a happy dance?- I managed to play a rebuy madness well; played loose aggressive before the cutoff and was able to successfully change gears once the rebuy period was over.
- The thing only cost me $15.50. The initial buy-in, a rebuy right at the beginning and the add-on during the break. Unlike the other times where I have donked off rebuys too numerous to count.
- Look at the crowd; not only did I last longer than I have in a tourney in a while, it was with skilled players rather than the usual donks and donkettes.
- Look at the crowd; got to hang out for a few hours with friends.
- Was able to put into practice some things I've been reading and advice that friends ahve given me (thanks Don, Iakaris, and Waffles!).
- Isolated a few holes in my game. I need to get over the caution that creeps in at the bigger blind levels and cripples me.
A good night. My confidence is raised, my ego is stroked and I'm ready to head to Rama and kick some ass (or at least not get mine handed back to me on a platter which is more likely).
Canadians are such cheapskates. I only had the buy-in + add-on. I feel so ashamed by my lack of donkey-style re-buys. I can't help it if I was ahead in the horrible hands I played!
It was fun playing with you last night, Kat! I'm glad that you're gaining more confidence in your play. That's definitely one of the most important aspects.
My girlfriend, who abhors all things poker, saw your username and icon toward the end of the tourney and immediately pronounced "She's awesome!" These may be the first kind words she has ever used in connection with poker. :)
--Mostly quiet guy in seat 2
Nice work Kat! Now just time to build on that foundation...
Nice Playing with you Kat!
Ill try to rebuy more next time, I only had 6. :(
Go Canada!!
Good for you baby!!!! If we both keep it up maybe one day we'll actually make the money in a blogger event :)